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With an invitational spirit, we open our hearts, minds and doors, to all with warmth and sincerity. We seek diversity, respect variety in experience, and promote independence of thought.
Join us as we worship together, study and grow together and share God’s love serving in the local, national and global community.
Traditional Worship
8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Shine Contemporary Worship
11:00 a.m. in the Christian Life Center
Berkley First
10:00 a.m. in Berkley
Join your church family at a traditional Harvest Hoedown on Sunday, October 21. We will start with dinner in fellowship hall from 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. and then square dancing in the Christian Life Center from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
This is the season of harvests and homecomings. How have you tended to this place we call, church?
Saturday, October 27
How do your faith, your beliefs, your life inside of the church relate to your daily life? Men are invited to attend this day conference featuring Scott Chrostek.
Birmingham and Berkley First are supporting UMCOR in responding to Hurricanes in the United States. Please join us in prayer for the areas affected and consider a gift to UMCOR Disaster Response.
Groups and individuals, please join Children and Family Ministry for this church-sponsored Halloween event on Sunday, October 28.
An informational forum on the 2019 General Conference (GC) – The Church and Human Sexuality – Finding a way Forward. The forum will offer a panel discussion on the UMC history with issues related to human sexuality; why we are having a special GC session in 2019 focused on these issues; how the special session will proceed and what can we expect as possible outcomes; and what might those GC outcomes mean for the greater UMC and our own local church in terms of teachings, policies and practices.
Our Missions Ministry equips disciples of Christ to share God’s love through gifts and service, creating hope and sustainable opportunities for those in need.
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First Kids Preschool encourages learning through play in a caring Christian environment.
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We offer programs, classes and bible studies for all ages from preschool to adults.
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Singers, ringers, instrumentalists, and listeners — young, old, and in between — all have a place in the music ministry.
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From prayer, support and care in times of need to praise and celebration of events and answered prayers, Caring Ministries is here.
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